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Florida Attorney General subpoenas Roblox amid growing concerns for children's safety


Roblox is stirring up controversy in Florida.

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday to Roblox, a widely used online gaming platform, seeking detailed information on its child-protection policies and procedures. The Attorney General's office has highlighted reports of children encountering graphic or harmful material on Roblox, as well as predatory adults freely messaging minors. The Attorney General's action underscores growing concerns about online safety for children and the responsibilities of platforms like Roblox to protect their young users.

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